Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery

10/02/2026

Join artist and writer, Billy Flowery Allen for this creative workshop making artist books honouring the lives of those buried at Nelson Memorial Park. Combining art making (drawing, collage, photography), research and writing, participants will develop their own projects drawing on personal stories, oral histories, and the NMAG archives, to produce unique illustrated publications.
Register here: $40 for members, $45 for non-members, al materials included. https://revenue-can.keela.co/billy
The artist books created during the workshops will form the Nelson Necrology, which will also include works by Billy Flowery Allen, and this collection will be reproduced and shared as part of NMAG’s participation in the upcoming Remember the Dead event at Nelson Memorial Park (November 8th, 2026). Workshop participants will also have the opportunity to participate at the Remember the Dead event.

10/02/2026

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Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery will have free admission on Oct. 14

10/02/2026

A post of new photos that come into us recently here in the Shawn Lamb Archives showing life and events in our community from 100 years or more ago. Thanks so much to all who recognize the importance of our heritage.

10/01/2026

Clay Pot making workshop with
Jaime Black-Morsette. Sunday, October 4th, 2026 - 10am - 12pm
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - day use area, north end of Sandspit.
Jaime Black-Morsette will lead the community in creating a small clay pot using locally sourced clay that will be provided. The creation of these pots will be a part of Métis knowledge sharing and land-based teaching.
The pots will be created and
returned to the lake.
No cost, all are welcome!!!

10/01/2026

Billy Flowery Allen facilitator for the Nelson Necrology workshop where participants will create their own artist book. All materials supplied, including tons of quality collage materials, etc. Sign up at the link on the FB event or our website.

09/29/2026

09/28/2026